Broadband Networking: ATM, SDH, and SONET

Based on the bestselling book Transmission Networking: SONET and the Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (Artech House, 1992, 0-89006-551-9), this is a comprehensive survey of the state-of-the-art in the design, planning, and management of digital transportnetworks. Principles, architectures, standards, and interfaces are described and explained with clarity and authority by the authors, who are internationally-renowned experts. The classic edition has been expanded to include: New regulatory developments; ATM principles and information formats; Broadband signaling, connection control, and network-level management; Traffic performance and management; Resilience in a multilayer transport network; Practical information on design and implementation: Network planning and tools; An expanded look at network performance and synchronization This book provides a wealth of practical experience and insights drawn from the knowledge of pioneers in the field. It is an invaluable guide...